I am a beginning photographer and am thinking seriously about the profession. Which camera to buy though? Canon Rebel or Canon 7D?
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Assuming price isn't a primary constraint.. Canon 7D more pro, more durable and will last you even and when you go pro. That said the Rebel is a lotta Camera for the cash.
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For sports, the Canon 7D will be a better choice than the Rebel. It has faster autofocus and a faster frame rate. It's low light (i.e., high ISO) qualities are not ideal - I find images shot above ISO 800 to have too much noise to be marketable. For indoor work, you will need a lens with a maximum aperture of F:2.8. These lenses can be really expensive - even without the the IS feature. I own the 70-200 f:2.8 non-IS and it's amazingly sharp and rugged so I recommend it if you are serious about making money with your camera. This lens will work for your portraits and, if you add a 1.4X tele-extender, you will be able to get pretty close when you shoot outdoor soccer. The two lenses you have cover a very good range and should produce a decent image quality. However, I am not sure what kind of money you might get on a trade. Same with the camera body. If you can, I recommend always having a spare body in the camera bag - just in case something happens to your main camera. I would also hang on to the 18-55. IF you do get a 70-200, you can trade the 55-250 and have a better lens for pro work.
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I have the 7D which is a crop sensor frame and the 5D Mark III which is a full frame. On my 7D it just doesn't give quite as much of a sphere look but there is no black. The 5DIII gives a much better sphere look. Unfortunately I don't have experience with the rebel directly though.
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The full-frame sensor gathers more light more quickly and with greater clarity than smaller sensors. This means you get sharper photos with more detail. Plus you can shoot with available light almost anytime, anywhere. The 6D is an amazing camera IMHO.
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Yes the 7D shoots great video, Lots of music videos are shot on 7Ds and 5Ds. No IS but many lenses do have it.
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I went through the same dilemma, and while I can't remember all the pros and cons my choice was the 6D. It seemed like the 7D was better for action and video. I already had a crop sensor in my Rebel xsi, and wanted a full frame, plus I was looking for more of an ISO range. Love the 6D. If you are interested in images from this camera I have a Facebook page, Wyoming Willow Sticks. You probably can't go wrong with either camera, just depends on what features fit you. Good luck.
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Canon vs Nikon is a personal choice. I would say that it's like using windows vs Mac OS. In terms of quality, they take pretty much the same. This canon is as good as it looks, and you'll probably be pleasantly surprised what you can do with it. In the hands of a good photographer you can get amazing results. I personally would go with canon as I feel that there is more literature written about it. More community support, etc. I would be more apt to research if I was going into the higher end cameras, but make no mistake... Professionals use this camera and write a ton about how they were able to pull of their shots. There is a great book for the T5i by Jeff revell which you can purchase for amazon. I think the new book for the T5i comes out this month, but the one for the t4i is essentially the same in terms of operating the camera. On a final note about your question as to the more advanced camera... The 60d and the t5i are essentially the same camera. The 60d leans more toward strictly photography, while the t5i is more of an all in one package. I've heard from most reviews that the 60d has a slightly better picture, but most of these stats are on paper only and not necessarily anything you'd be able to see a difference in from one photo to the next. I would say what you're looking for is the t5i. The other great thing about buying a t5i is... If you maxed out your technique and were dying to upgrade in the future... Your lenses, filters, accessories will carry over. And you'll only need to upgrade to a better body. I think this is hands down the camera to get. Even if you want a better one in the future... Spend the time juicing this one for all it's worth... So that your eye picks up to the subtleties of the differences between this and the next body up. That's just something that's harder to gauge the higher up you get. Like anything in life, the higher up you move, the more subtle the difference between(save the price.) I hope this helps.
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Hey David, I purchased the package last year and was very happy with it. It is brand new and the Original Canon 7D. All the lenses are Canon. The only thing, the other products that come with the package are not Canon products, they are cheaper quality products. The upside, if you go and only buy the Canon 7D, you are going to spend around the same price.
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Hi C.If mychildren were active types, I would probably lean toward the Canon 7 D, with its higher fps. But if my kids were more of the school-play type, I would get the 6D with its better low light performance. Hope my reply is of help. :-)
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Unfortunately, it will not fit on the 7D. I have both cameras and I had to buy a different battery grip for each one. Canon has a different grip for each of its bodies, and none of them are interchangeable.
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I honestly don't know, you will have to do some research I'm not a camera person this was a gift to me along with a 7D and I haven't used it much at all.
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Depends in how much you want to devote to this. Think of it as an Instrument of music, it takes time to learn it and play it well. What genre of songs you want to play? You plan make money doing it or do some serious hobby photos then the 60d might be the better choice. If its just a pleasure hobby then the rebel would be the one to use.
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every camera body is a compromise to some extent. 5d2 is excellent is several areas, but hardly the best in any. Its a great all around camera. If you are looking to shoot sports on birds in flight, not your best choice. canon 1dII and 1dIV, and even 7D are as well as the crop cameras from nikon (d300x) are better at that. However, if you know the advantages of full frame, and want one, I you cant go wrong with it. I have been shooting with it for 2.5 years, and have shot with a nikon d700, d3x, and canon original 5d, and for the price, resolution, video, overall image quality, its truly an excellent camera. every camera body is a compromise to some extent. 5d2 is excellent is several areas, but hardly the best in any. Its a great all around camera. If you are looking to shoot sports on birds in flight, not your best choice. canon 1dII and 1dIV, and even 7D are as well as the crop cameras from nikon (d300x) are better at that. However, if you know the advantages of full frame, and want one, I you cant go wrong with it. I have been shooting with it for 2.5 years, and have shot with a nikon d700, d3x, and canon original 5d, and for the price, resolution, video, overall image quality, its truly an... » Read More every camera body is a compromise to some extent. 5d2 is excellent is several areas, but hardly the best in any. Its a great all around camera. If you are looking to shoot sports on birds in flight, not your best choice. canon 1dII and 1dIV, and even 7D are as well as the crop cameras from nikon (d300x) are better at that. However, if you know the advantages of full frame, and want one, I you cant go wrong with it. I have been shooting with it for 2.5 years, and have shot with a nikon d700, d3x, and canon original 5d, and for the price, resolution, video, overall image quality, its truly an excellent camera. « Show Less
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Yes. Although 7d is an APSC camera, it should be similar to a 50mm lens. Make sure you buy one with the CANON MOUNT.
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I am a professional photographer and I considered both before buying the Canon. I plan to use the lens regularly and for a long time and I need my images to be the best they can be. That uptick in quality is worth far more than $800, especially when spread out over years of ownership.
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While not as fast as Canon 7D, this camera can be used for action shots. Keep in mind that you will need a proper lens and some skill to obtain satisfactory results.
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If you have the money, go with the 70D. As a beginner the 70D is probably more user friendly. You will also get better picture quality with the 70D.